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2388 N.C. 128
Burnsville, NC 28714
Office: 828-675-4611
Restaurant: 828-675-1888
mount.mitchell@ncparks.gov
GPS: 35.7528, -82.2737
Hours
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- November to February:
7:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- May to August:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- September to October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- November to March:
8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays; closed on weekends
- April to October:
8:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day
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- May to October:
10:00am to 6:00pm
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- May 3 to August 31:
11:00am to 7:00pm
- September 1 to October 31:
11:00am to 7:00pm
- Next year (2020) the restaurant will be closed for renovations.
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- May 24 to October 31:
10:00am to 6:00pm
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- July 1 to October 31:
10:00am to 6:00pm
Friday through Sunday
- At any other time:
Please call the park office several days ahead of your visit to schedule this assistance.
Due to Blue Ridge Parkway closures from Asheville to Mount Mitchell State Park, the only roadway access to the park is southbound on Blue Ridge Parkway from North Carolina State Highway 80 (Mile Post 344). The Blue Ridge Parkway and Mount Mitchell State Park have frequent winter closures due to hazardous road conditions. Updates can be found on the Blue Ridge Parkway website or by calling the park office at 828-675-4611. BRP closures: https://go.nps.gov/brp-map
Last updated on: Sunday, January 19, 2020Mount Mitchell State Park
One of those places that stand apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was inspiration for one of the nation’s first state parks. From its easily accessible observation deck, the spruce-fir forest of Mount Mitchell State Park leads the eye to unmatched views. A museum explains the mountain’s cultural and natural history, and its trail network allows visitors to explore up close, offering short hikes near the summit and challenging treks leading to adjacent wilderness areas. A nine-site tent campground is open in warm-weather months, and backpacking opportunities abound, including entry onto the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail. A concession area and a full-service restaurant serve visitors from May to October.
Campers and hikers, please read the Bear Advisory.
⇒ CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS
Please note that temperature at the top of Mount Mitchell are often several degrees colder than the town of Burnsville. For current conditions, please see feed below from the NC High Peaks Trail Association's weather station at the top of Mount Mitchell.
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